Vocational Tutor in Creative and Digital Technologies

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Company benefits: eye tests and Health

Learning and Development opportunities

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Vocational Tutor in Digital & Creative Technologies to join the Guildford campus, delivering engaging, industry‑relevant learning across Art & Design, ICT and Esports using digital technologies to support creative practice and vocational learning.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of digital, creative and technical skills and contribute to teaching and learning across areas including Photography, Printmaking and the Adobe Suite, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across Art & Design, ICT and Esports and ability to engage diverse learners.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other digital tools for hands‑on teaching.
• Ability to manage or contribute to facilities such as a Digital Skills Centre.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, industry‑relevant learning across creative and digital disciplines.
• Work across traditional subject boundaries to integrate digital and creative technologies.
• Contribute to teaching, learning, assessment approaches and curriculum development.

Skills

Digital skills

Creative skills

Technical skills

Photography

Printmaking

Adobe Suite

Esports

Curriculum development

Tools

Podcasting Room

Music Studio

Job description

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Vocational Tutor in Creative and Digital Technologies

Reference: SEP20260507

Expiry date: 2026-09-23 22:59:00.000

Location: Guildford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent career pathways, fantastic onsite facilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic, versatile and digitally confident Vocational Tutor in Digital & Creative Technologies to join our team and deliver engaging, industry-relevant learning across a broad range of creative and digital disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a diverse skill set who can work confidently across traditional subject boundaries. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and learning across areas including Art & Design, ICT and Esports, using digital technologies to support creative practice, technical development and vocational learning.

This is a permanent, full-time position at our Guilford College campus.

What do you need to be successful as a vocational trainer at Activate Learning?

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring a combination of digital, creative and technical skills to the role, alongside the ability to engage and inspire learners with different interests, abilities and career aspirations. We would welcome applications that have skills within Photography, Printmaking and Digital Skills within the Adobe Suite. As well, the knowledge of managing our Digital Skills Centre, which incorporates a Podcasting Room and Music Studio.

It would be vital that the applicant be flexible within their workflow, between multiple subject areas and specialisms.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory,three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.